Key Individuals
Malala's two younger brothers
Khushal and Atal
This event allowed the Taliban to begin influencing people in the Swat region
A major earthquake
A style of clothing worn by both men and women in Pakistan; Malala's favorite one was pink
Shalwar kamiz
What type of conflict was the earthquake?
Man vs. nature
How did people in the Swat region first start hearing from Fazlullah?
Radio show
The two doctors who travelled from Pakistan to England with Malala and stayed by her side throughout her recovery process
Dr. Fiona and Dr. Javid
The key event in the climax
Malala is shot by members of the Taliban
Against the Islamic religion
What type of conflict is Malala's struggle with her appearance?
Man vs. self
The extremely prestigious award Malala received towards the end of the book
The Nobel Peace Prize
Could not read, but began to learn as Malala got older
Malala's mother
Speaking at a school assembly
A type of head covering that completely covers the head, face, and body and has a mesh screen to see through
Burqa
What type of conflict was Malala's in-school competition with Malka-e-Noor?
Man vs. man
The city to which Malala's family fled when the Taliban threatened Islamabad
Shangla
Very supportive of Malala and did not push her into traditional gender roles; also spoke out against Taliban
Malala's father
In which plot section did Malala receive an outpouring of support from around the world?
Falling action
The meanings of jani and aba
'dear one' and 'father'
What type of conflict occurred between the army and the Taliban?
Man vs. man
Malala's home city
Mingora
The Taliban leader that took over the Swat region
Maulana Fazlullah
The key event in the resolution
Malala founded the Malala Fund
The Islamic practice of separating men and women via head coverings and/or high walls, no windows, etc. in buildings
Purdah
What type of conflict is Malala's fight to gain access to education for everyone?
Man vs. society
Identify a central theme of I Am Malala.